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Lancaster · Guardian UK #101
London · QS World #851
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/9
Cumbria
scored higher in 3 categories
6/9
Arts London
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of the Arts London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Cumbria is ahead on TEF, employment, scholarship.
University of Cumbria vs University of the Arts London at a glance
University of Cumbria and University of the Arts London both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business & Management (General). University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Cumbria is about £14,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Cumbria is about £13,990 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 4 and University of Cumbria in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £17,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, against £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the Arts London is higher in 2 and University of Cumbria in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
University of Cumbria
University of the Arts London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Cumbria
14 countries · 2.6% international
- 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
- 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
Arts London
84 countries · 54% international
- 🇨🇳China55.7%
- 🇮🇳India6%
- 🇺🇸United States4.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
Subjects
9 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
University of Cumbria
University of the Arts London
Design & Fashion
6 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
86 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
7 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Fine Art
Business Studies
Computer Science
Management
Psychology (General)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Only at University of Cumbria
Only at University of the Arts London
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- University of Cumbria
- £16,000
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
University of Cumbria is about £14,890 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University of Cumbria
- £16,900
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
University of Cumbria is about £13,990 a year cheaper.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
University of Cumbria
University of the Arts London
Design & Fashion
£17,000Salary (3 years)£23,50074%Satisfaction86%Film Production & Cinematography
£17,000Salary (3 years)£20,50077%Satisfaction80%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£18,50091%Satisfaction79%Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)£25,50076%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity of the Arts London
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University of Cumbria vs University of the Arts London: common questions
Is University of Cumbria or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Cumbria is about £14,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Cumbria is about £13,990 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both University of Cumbria and University of the Arts London?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Fine Art, Business Studies, Computer Science, Management, Psychology (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.
Is University of Cumbria or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 74% at University of Cumbria and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University of Cumbria or University of the Arts London offer more courses?
University of the Arts London lists 183 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.
What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at University of the Arts London?
University of Cumbria teaches 31 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Forestry & Arboriculture, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Law, Mechanical Engineering and 23 more.
What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University of Cumbria?
University of the Arts London teaches 20 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Drama & Theatre, Music, Marketing, Cultural Studies, Media & Film Studies, Applied Computing, Journalism, Architecture and 12 more.
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